Japan loves Korean cuisine too — these three Korean restaurants are all from Japan

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

The MITSUI OUTLET PARK outlet mall, opened by Japan’s Mitsui Group in Taiwan, began its soft opening on the 21st and is scheduled to officially open on January 27. In addition to luxury brands, its food and dining options are also attracting attention. Among them is bibim', which has been operating in Osaka, Japan for over a decade and serves authentic Korean bibimbap. In fact, there are many delicious Korean dishes in Japan. In addition to bibim', other popular Korean eateries from Japan include Sanggo Korean House and VEGE TEJI YA (菜豚屋).


▲ bibim' mainly offers traditional, delicious, and authentic Korean bibimbap as well as spicy tofu hot pot. (Photo / fromthe Han Shik Ban Le bibim Facebook page)

bibim'
bibim' has been operating in Osaka, Japan for over a decade, mainly serving traditional, delicious, and authentic Korean bibimbap and spicy tofu hot pot. This time, invited by Mitsui, it is opening its first overseas branch at MITSUI OUTLET PARK in Linkou.

Address: No. 1, Lane 376, Section 1, Wenhua 3rd Rd., Linkou District, New Taipei City

▲ VEGE TEJI YA emphasizes that they use only organic lettuce. (Photo / fromVEGE TEJI YAFacebook)
Vegetable & Pork House (菜豚屋)
Taipei has a VEGE TEJI YA (菜豚屋), a Korean BBQ restaurant characterized by its “organic lettuce wraps,” which was introduced from Japan. It has a total of 14 branches in Japan, with the most—four—in the Kyoto area. Its first Taiwanese branch is located on Section 2, Bade Rd., Taipei City. Enjoying “Korean BBQ” run by “Japanese” people, in “Taiwan.”

Address: No. 8, Lane 16, Alley 410, Section 2, Bade Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2778-8055
Business hours: 17:00–23:30


▲ Kintaro Teppanyaki Hot Pot is also from Japan. (Photo / fromChiritori Nabe Kintaro Taiwan - kintaro twFacebook)

Kintaro Teppanyaki Hot Pot
Kintaro Teppanyaki Hot Pot is also introduced from Japan. Established in 1988 in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district, the Kintaro teppan (flat iron griddle) resembles a square, basket-like shallow pan. It’s a new style of Japanese cuisine combining Korean BBQ and sukiyaki, featuring ingredients such as bean sprouts, kimchi, plenty of beef, and intestines. At the end, the remaining sauce in the pan is mixed with rice to make a crispy rice dish.

Address: No. 14-1, Lane 126, Section 1, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2523-0368

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